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The Opioid Epidemic and the NOPAIN Act

Dentistry Today

What it Means to the Dental Community… The NOPAIN Act , formally known as the “Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation Act,” is a crucial piece of legislation that aims to address the opioid epidemic in the United States. Signed into law on December 28, 2022, it focuses on promoting alternative pain management methods and reducing the reliance on opioid medications, which have been a major contributor to the widespread addiction crisis.

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The Power of Oxygen-Ozone Therapy

Queen of Dental Hygiene

As dental professionals, our goal is to help enable our patient to have a healthy oral cavity. One of the very best tools in our dental therapeutic toolbox is unknown to most of the dental profession. It is not a medicine but rather the essence of life itself- oxygen- but even better- super oxygen- in the form of oxygen-ozone therapy. It is the safest medical therapy ever derived, it plays an important role in health, healing, and our wellbeing.

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How to Scale Your WordPress and WooCommerce Startup: Tips for Growth and Expansion

Clicc Media

Are you ready to take your WordPress and WooCommerce startup to the next level? Scaling your business for growth and expansion can seem daunting, but with the right tips and strategies, it becomes doable. In this guide, we’ll break down some easy-to-follow advice to help you ramp up your business and reach new heights. Whether […] The post How to Scale Your WordPress and WooCommerce Startup: Tips for Growth and Expansion appeared first on Clicc Media Inc.

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Google Hides Competitor Spend, Allowing for Higher Profit Margins… for them!

Identity Dental

Grace Rizza here, CEO of Identity Dental Marketing, coming at you with some insights into the ever-evolving world of online advertising, particularly in the realm of Google Ads. So, remember the good old days when we could peek over our competitors’ shoulders, so to speak, and gauge their ad spend to inform our own budget […] The post Google Hides Competitor Spend, Allowing for Higher Profit Margins… for them!

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CYBER SECURITY LEADER SILIGENT AND MASSACHUSETTS DENTAL SOCIETY INTRODUCING “THE TECH HUB” DURING YANKEE DENTAL CONGRESS 2024

Dental News and Technology

Registration Ends Thursday January 11th Georgia, Vermont – January 3 rd, 2024 – Siligent Intelligent Technology, a leading cyber security and IT services provider for dental practices, and the Massachusetts Dental Society will be introducing “The Tech Hub” on January 25 th and 26 th during the 2024 Yankee Dental Congress in Boston. According to Siligent Founder and Chief Technologist Tasha Dickinson, “Dentistry is undergoing a fertile period of innovation and transformation, which is being drive

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Help! My Dental Assistant Won’t Learn New Things!

Dentistry Gone Digital

Don’t be the dental assistant who won’t learn new things. Find comfort in the new thing – even if the new things are scary at first. By: Ronda Holman Hi dear reader, my name is Ronda Holman and I have been sitting across from a dentist for a living for the last 25 years. I thought it might be time to make some written confessions as to what I have been guilty of over the years and how my dentist was able to effectively mold me into their dream dental assistant.

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Dental CEO’s and Crossing the Great Divide

Oral Health Group

Building momentum within your team is one of the greatest challenges you will face as a dental CEO. You will not achieve the success you The post Dental CEO’s and Crossing the Great Divide appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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AACD 2024 National Harbor, DC: Celebrating 16 Years of Dental Marketing Excellence with Rosemont Media

Rosemont Review

Rosemont Media CEO Keith Humes announces the dental marketing agency’s attendance at the 2024 AACD Conference, marking the firm’s sixteenth year as an exhibitor. San Diego, CA – Rosemont Media, the premier digital marketing agency specializing in the dental industry, is excited to announce its participation in the 40th Annual American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) Scientific Session at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center.

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Expert Advice for Practices Impacted by the RCM Outage

Planet DDS

Click here to skip the content and watch the video. Denticon users appreciate our integration with DentalXChange for eligibility verification and digital claim processing, which protected them from the February 22, 2024 RCM outage. Thousands of practices were not so fortunate. If your practice was affected, watch this brief video featuring insurance expert Teresa Duncan and DentalXChange CEO Paul Kaiser to discover what steps your practice may need to take to be able to process claims and collec

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BURST Introduces Precision Whitening Pen: Your Daily On-the- Go Solution to a Brighter Smile

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

February 14, 2024 – Los Angeles, CA – BURST Oral Care, the oral care brand trusted by professionals and consumers alike, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Precision Whitening Pen. This pocket-sized powerhouse is designed to enhance the teeth whitening experience, offering consumers a convenient, effective, and mindfully crafted solution for a brighter smile whenever, wherever. “We didn’t just grab an off-the-shelf pen and call it a day,” said Hamish Khayat, the CEO of B

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medmix Wins German Patent Infringement Complaint Against Kettenbach/Xinial Dental Mixing System

Dentistry Today

medmix has won a major victory in the German patent infringement litigation against the Kettenbach/Xinial dental mixing system. The Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court (OLG Düsseldorf) announced on February 1, 2024, in an appeal judgment, that the Kettenbach/Xinial dental mixing system infringes the German part of medmix’s European Patent EP2485852B1 (docket no.: I-15 U 17/23).

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Journey to Become a “BioLogical” Healer

Queen of Dental Hygiene

Ten years ago this month, I started my dental health blog. The most important part of my patient care is giving my patients information. Appointment times are far too short to scrape tartar, polish teeth, take x-rays or perio probe gums, and get the doctor to do an exam AND do patient education. So, thanks to my lovely daughter and editor, I started writing weekly articles for my patients.

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Boost Your Social Media Strategy With Dental Influencer Marketing

My Social Practice

Dental Influencer Marketing For Social Media Success Today’s social media landscape is dominated by influencers creating trends and sharing products. If you’re a dentist looking for ways to boost your dental digital marketing presence, you may wonder how you can effectively engage with trends to promote your brand. Before spending the day teaching your dental hygienists an elaborate TikTok dance (though we’re not saying not to do that—check out our tips on dental social media

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Ensuring Client Security: A Look into Identity Dental Marketing’s Robust Protocols

Identity Dental

In today’s digital age, the security of sensitive data is paramount, especially in industries like healthcare where patient confidentiality is mandated by law. Identity Dental Marketing understands the critical nature of safeguarding our clients’ information and has implemented a comprehensive array of measures to ensure the highest level of security.

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Beta-defensin index: A functional biomarker for oral cancer detection

Dental News and Technology

Cell Reports Mediine Access Published: March 04, 2024 DOI: [link] Summary There is an unmet clinical need for a non-invasive and cost-effective test for oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) that informs clinicians when a biopsy is warranted. Human beta-defensin 3 (hBD-3), an epithelial cell-derived anti-microbial peptide, is pro-tumorigenic and overexpressed in early-stage OSCC compared to hBD-2.

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Not Bringing Work Home With You

Dentistry Gone Digital

You have a long career ahead of you, setting limits on how much work you bring home with you can prevent you from burning out. By: Savannah Craig Arguably most people entered the dental profession to help people and to make a difference in the lives of those around us, particularly our patients. As members of a caregiving profession, we are trained and praised for taking on the problems of our patients and working to find a solutions for them.

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Novel Ways To Build Your Dental Practice

Oral Health Group

As the owner of a dental practice, you value your long-term patients. But to grow your practice properly, you’ll need to find ways to simultaneously The post Novel Ways To Build Your Dental Practice appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Young LGBTQ+ People in Residential Social Care Face Pervasive Discrimination and Unmet Need

The Social Care Elf

Happy New Year to one and all from down here in the woodland. To start us off with a bang for 2024, we have a blog from Lizzie Furber, one of our social care elf editorial team, highlighting a scoping review that is the first of its kind in the UK. Introduction LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, [read the full story.] The post Young LGBTQ+ People in Residential Social Care Face Pervasive Discrimination and Unmet Need appeared first on National Elf Service.

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The Benefits of Rich Results in Plastic Surgery SEO

Rosemont Review

Rich results are a special type of Google result that shows additional details about a website. Designed to make the SERPs more interactive, these results often highlight business details, FAQs, cost numbers, images, and more. A study of 1.4 million search results by Perficient Digital found that the inclusion of rich answers has increased significantly over the years.

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Denticon Patient Communication: A Tech-Forward Way to Stay in Touch with Patients

Planet DDS

People are now in constant communication, whether it’s by text messages, email, or phone. However, everyone has a preferred way of communicating, which even extends to how someone communicates with a dental provider. As the dental industry becomes more competitive, meeting patients’ expectations in the way they prefer to be contacted can make the difference in attracting new patients or retaining existing ones.

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A Proposed Change to the ACA May Help Improve Access to Dental Care

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) currently excludes adult dental care from its essential health benefits (EHB) in individual and small group plans, resulting in limited cost-sharing protections and coverage options for adults seeking dental care. Despite this exclusion, adults can still access dental coverage through stand-alone or embedded dental plans, though these often come with deductibles and out-of-pocket costs.

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Dental Expert Reveals the Worst Pancake Toppings for Your Teeth

Dentistry Today

With Pancake Day approaching, dental expert Dr Ferakh Hamid from Aesthetique Dental Care provides expert commentary on the worst pancake toppings for your teeth and how to prevent potential dental issues. Pancake Toppings “Being mindful of the toppings we choose on Pancake Day is crucial for maintaining optimal dental health. High sugar content in toppings like fruit jam, treacle, and caramel can contribute to tooth decay and cavities, emphasising the need for informed choices.” R

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Children Get Gum Disease Too

Queen of Dental Hygiene

Parents always ask me, “Does my child have any cavities?” What I also want parents to wonder and ask; “Does my child have gum disease?” People – parents – don’t know what they don’t know! Too often, we dismiss a “little bleeding” or tartar buildup in children (never mind adults) as poor oral hygiene and admonish them to brush and floss. Yet, this build up of plaque and bleeding are actually signs of infection and inflammation which cannot resolve on its own with more brushing or different toothp

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Ranking on Google Maps for Dentists: A Guide to Local SEO

My Social Practice

Why Is Google Maps Optimization Important? Dentists seeking an advantage in an increasingly competitive digital landscape know that having a robust online presence has become more of a necessity than a luxury. Visibility on Google Maps can influence patient acquisition and retention, making it a key factor in effective local SEO for dentists. A nice and conspicuous presence ensures that your practice is the first point of contact for patients in your area.

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Dentistry is hard.

Identity Dental

Author: Grace Rizza, Identity Dental Marketing I started my dental journey March 3, 2008 when I started my a position as a marketing director in a 2 location practice based in the Chicagoland area. I remember the distinct challenges of working on a dental team. The definition of hard includes “not easily broken” and “with […] The post Dentistry is hard. appeared first on Dental Marketing.

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Benefits of Silver Diamine Fluoride as a Non-invasive Treatment for Dental Caries

Batchelor-Dentistry

Dental health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being, and the search for effective, non-invasive treatments for dental caries has led to the emergence of innovative solutions. One such breakthrough is Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) , a game-changer in preventive dentistry. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of SDF and why it stands out as the non-invasive go-to treatment for dental caries.

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Why am I Experiencing Clinical Failures?

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Dr. Leonard A. Hess, DDS Clinical Director, The Dawson Academy The Article Originally Appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.com If we’ve been practicing for any length of time at all, we’re going to see some clinical failures. I think sometimes the perception is if we’re faculty at The Dawson Academy, that it never happens, and you should know that we all see clinical failures.

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Out With the Old and In With the New!

Oral Health Group

Welcome to 2024! This is the time when we think of all the exciting changes that come with a new year. We swear all those “old” The post Out With the Old and In With the New! appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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It’s 2024. Is Your Dental Website Up To Par?

Patient News

It’s one thing to have a visually appealing dental website you like. It’s another to have a great dental website that performs and converts. To set your practice up for success in 2024 and beyond, your website (and online presence) must hit all the (moving) targets to reach and attract new patients, build credibility, and engage visitors to maximize new.

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Dental Website Design: Cookie-Cutter vs. Custom

Rosemont Review

A great way to reach current and potential patients is by having a strong and engaging website. That can be achieved through a tailored website design and marketing strategies that speak to what your practice offers and the environment you create for those coming in for dental care. At Rosemont Media, we work with a variety of dental providers to help them increase their online presence, website traffic, and overall brand exposure.

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Eliminating 7,500 Paper Forms: Southern Star Dental’s Leap to Digital Efficiency with Yapi

YapiApp

Discover How Southern Star Dental Eliminated 7,500 Paper Forms and Transformed Their Practice! In the heart of Allen, Texas, Southern Star Dental faced a common challenge: the inefficiency of paper-based processes. That’s until they discovered Yapi. This case study delves into their remarkable journey towards digital efficiency, significantly enhancing patient engagement and operational workflows.

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ADA Makes Financial Investment in Two Technology Companies

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The American Dental Association (ADA) has invested in two innovative companies, Oral Genome and Overjet, which offer cutting-edge technologies to support oral health professionals in diagnosis and patient care. Oral Genome developed a saliva test that detects biomarkers related to caries and periodontitis, providing instant results through a mobile app, while Overjet’s artificial intelligence platform enables real-time detection of dental caries and bone loss from radiographs.

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Dentists Reveal Natural Ways to Brighten Your Smile in the New Year

Dentistry Today

January marks the ideal time to set resolutions for dental health , get in habits for healthy teeth and gums. Simple yet effective resolutions can motivate a healthier you. Remember, it’s about taking small, achievable steps. Experts from Aesthetique share key tips for revitalising oral health. Floss Daily : “Regular flossing is a simple step towards fighting gum disease.

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What Happens if You Don’t Floss Your Teeth

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

Flossing is an often-overlooked part of oral hygiene, yet dentists constantly emphasize its importance. Though it may seem like a minor addition to brushing, flossing plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy mouth and overall well-being. This blog post explores the consequences if you don’t floss your teeth and provides insights on the best flossing techniques.

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Mastering the Marketing Transformation: From Solo Practice to DSO Dynamics

My Social Practice

The Dental Marketing Shift From Private Practice to DSO’s * For more information on how to attend the AADGP Annual Conference, register here. Use code: MYSOCIALPRACTICE25 for a 25% discount! * In the ever-evolving landscape of dental marketing, the transition from private practice to a Dental Support Organization (DSO) structure presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities.

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My boss is retiring, and the new owners want to cut my pay. What should I do?

Identity Dental

“My boss has confirmed his retirement in the next few months. I’ve been with him 8 years. My current OM position pays about the same as our hygiene positions. Applying to other offices, so far 4, corporate & private combo, all would like to pay the salary I was making 20 years ago as a […] The post My boss is retiring, and the new owners want to cut my pay.

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Most popular Dental Elf Blogs July – Sep 2023

The Dental Elf

Blogs on oil pulling for oral health, stress in patients and dentists during root canal treatment and incremental v bulk fill composite resin restorations were the most popular between July and September. The post Most popular Dental Elf Blogs July – Sep 2023 appeared first on National Elf Service.